Thonotosassa, FL (September 19, 2024) – Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of Deputy Darell Brown, 40, following a deadly crash Thursday morning. Brown, driving home from an overnight shift, crossed into oncoming traffic on U.S. 301 near Franklin Rd, colliding with a tractor-trailer.
The driver of the tractor-trailer, a 32-year-old Orlando man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred shortly before 8 a.m., with Brown dying at the scene. Brown, a married father of five, served the department for 10 years.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and expect to release more information as the inquiry continues.